Suzuki V-Strom DL650 2017 Manual page 67

 WARNING
Failure to use good judgment
with ABS can be hazardous.
ABS cannot make up for bad
road conditions, bad judge-
ment, or improper operation of
the brakes.
Remember that ABS will not
compensate for poor judg-
ment, incorrect braking tech-
niques, or the need to slow
down over bad roads or in poor
weather conditions. Use good
judgment and do not ride faster
than conditions will safely
allow.
How the ABS Works
ABS works by electronically con-
trolling braking pressure. A com-
puter monitors wheel rotation
speed. If the computer detects
that a braked wheel has slowed
suddenly, indicating a skidding sit-
uation, the computer will reduce
braking pressure to prevent that
wheel from locking up. ABS works
automatically, so you do not need
any special braking technique.
Just apply the front and rear
brakes, as forcefully as necessary
for the situation, without pumping
either one. It is normal for the
brake lever/pedal to pulsate while
the ABS is operating.
Non-recommended
affect wheel speed and may con-
fuse the computer.
ABS does not work at very low
speed, less than 5 km/h (3 mph),
and does not work with a dis-
charged battery.
5-8
tires can